Score a discounted Xbox console before the prices jump

Microsoft announced today that Xbox console prices will rise again in August — the second increase in less than a year. The culprit: skyrocketing memory costs, which are pushing up prices across industries from automobiles to computers. For gamers hoping to get a deal before sticker shock hits, Prime Day promotions are already live with discounts on both Series S and Series X models. According to The Verge, now's the time to stock up before August arrives.

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